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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| PG | Jerian Grant |
| SG | Jodie Meeks |
| SF | Khris Middleton |
| PF | Jason Smith |
| C | Nikola Vucevic |
| G | Jimmy Butler |
| F | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
| Util | Gerald Henderson |
| Salary | $45,400 |
| Expected Points | 281.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 52.32 | 5.34 |
| John Wall | WAS | $9,900 | 48.98 | 4.95 |
| Damian Lillard | POR | $8,800 | 47.10 | 5.35 |
| Isaiah Thomas | BOS | $8,600 | 44.45 | 5.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerian Grant | CHI | $3,000 | 19.24 | 6.41 |
| Jeff Teague | IND | $6,400 | 36.04 | 5.63 |
| T.J. McConnell | PHI | $6,000 | 32.35 | 5.39 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 36.92 | 5.35 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 51.26 | 5.28 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 36.92 | 5.35 |
| Bradley Beal | WAS | $7,200 | 33.80 | 4.69 |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | PHI | $5,600 | 28.05 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodie Meeks | ORL | $3,000 | 19.03 | 6.34 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,700 | 19.92 | 5.38 |
| C.J. McCollum | POR | $6,900 | 36.92 | 5.35 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 51.26 | 5.28 |
Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | MIL | $9,800 | 52.32 | 5.34 |
| Jimmy Butler | CHI | $9,700 | 51.26 | 5.28 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,900 | 45.12 | 5.07 |
| Andrew Wiggins | MIN | $7,000 | 36.00 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Middleton | MIL | $5,900 | 31.79 | 5.39 |
| Taurean Prince | ATL | $4,600 | 24.74 | 5.38 |
| Evan Turner | POR | $3,700 | 19.92 | 5.38 |
| Mario Hezonja | ORL | $3,000 | 16.11 | 5.37 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 47.97 | 4.70 |
| Paul George | IND | $8,900 | 45.12 | 5.07 |
| Aaron Gordon | ORL | $6,500 | 32.82 | 5.05 |
| Gorgui Dieng | MIN | $6,100 | 31.49 | 5.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,400 | 25.57 | 7.52 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | POR | $5,000 | 29.50 | 5.90 |
| Thaddeus Young | IND | $4,800 | 26.60 | 5.54 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,100 | 28.04 | 5.50 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | MIN | $10,200 | 47.97 | 4.70 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 40.92 | 5.53 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 39.16 | 5.59 |
| Dwight Howard | ATL | $7,500 | 37.42 | 4.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Smith | WAS | $3,400 | 25.57 | 7.52 |
| Brook Lopez | BKN | $7,000 | 39.16 | 5.59 |
| Nikola Vucevic | ORL | $7,400 | 40.92 | 5.53 |
| Ersan Ilyasova | ATL | $5,100 | 28.04 | 5.50 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.